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11th December 2001

Progress of International RFID Standardization for

Item Management

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ISO Process to date

● Work Started 1997, Approved 1998Work Started 1997, Approved 1998

● Very active- frequent meetings – on average every 8 Very active- frequent meetings – on average every 8 weeksweeks

● Currently 6 Standards under developmentCurrently 6 Standards under development

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The Strandards under Development

● 18000 - 1 Architecture Description and PARAMETERS TO BE 18000 - 1 Architecture Description and PARAMETERS TO BE STANDARDIZEDSTANDARDIZED

● 18000 - 2 Low Frequency (up to 135 KHz)18000 - 2 Low Frequency (up to 135 KHz)

● 18000 - 318000 - 3 13.56 MHz 13.56 MHz

● 18000 - 418000 - 4 2.45 GHz 2.45 GHz

● 18000 - 518000 - 5 5.8 MHz 5.8 MHz

● 18000 - 6 UHF18000 - 6 UHF

● (18000 - 7 433 MHz . Proposed San Diego Dec 2001 ) (18000 - 7 433 MHz . Proposed San Diego Dec 2001 )

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ISO 18000-1 : Architecture Description and PARAMETERS TO BE STANDARDIZED● Voted as CD Summer 2001Voted as CD Summer 2001. 21 countries voted for, 1 . 21 countries voted for, 1

againstagainst

● Final edits in process. CD Probably available January.Final edits in process. CD Probably available January.

● Target FDS 2 Q 2002Target FDS 2 Q 2002

● Target final vote 4 Q 2002 Target final vote 4 Q 2002

● Issues : Presence and depth of Architecture Issues : Presence and depth of Architecture Description and views.Description and views.

● Postal Issues : No Specific Postal/Mail Distribution Postal Issues : No Specific Postal/Mail Distribution View View

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18000 - 2 Low Frequency (up to 135 KHz)

● Based on DIN Proposal : Based on Animal ID StandardsBased on DIN Proposal : Based on Animal ID Standards

● Was ‘one’ mode supporting 2 technologiesWas ‘one’ mode supporting 2 technologies

• FDX – Full Duplex 125 KHz (Philips)FDX – Full Duplex 125 KHz (Philips)

• HDX- Half Duplex 134 KHz (Texas Instruments)HDX- Half Duplex 134 KHz (Texas Instruments)

• Attempting to incproporate JEITA (Yoshikawa)Attempting to incproporate JEITA (Yoshikawa)

● Currently in CD BallotCurrently in CD Ballot

● Issues : JEITA incorporation seems a bodge, doesnt seem to add Issues : JEITA incorporation seems a bodge, doesnt seem to add to Standardto Standard

● Postal Issues : None notedPostal Issues : None noted

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18000 - 3 13.56 MHz

● Was 6 Modes, Reduced to 2(+) ModesWas 6 Modes, Reduced to 2(+) Modes

● MODE 1 15693+ Tagsys (1.65 / 26.48 KHz + 105.94 KHz)MODE 1 15693+ Tagsys (1.65 / 26.48 KHz + 105.94 KHz)

● MODE 2 Magellan (429 KHz & Close Proximity option)MODE 2 Magellan (429 KHz & Close Proximity option)

● Currently out for CD BallotCurrently out for CD Ballot

● If passes FDS 3 q 2002. IS End 2002 1Q2003If passes FDS 3 q 2002. IS End 2002 1Q2003

● Issues : 2 modes not compatible nor interoperableIssues : 2 modes not compatible nor interoperable

● Postal Issues : La Poste experimented/some use Mode 1 . Japan Postal Issues : La Poste experimented/some use Mode 1 . Japan Post. Major Trial Mode 2. Proximity, speed.Post. Major Trial Mode 2. Proximity, speed.

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18000 - 4 2.45 GHz

● Was 6 Modes. Now 2 modesWas 6 Modes. Now 2 modes

● Intermec (Passive Backscatter)Intermec (Passive Backscatter)

● Siemens + NEDAP (Active)Siemens + NEDAP (Active)

● Currently out for CD BallotCurrently out for CD Ballot

● If passes FDS 3 q 2002. IS End 2002 1Q2003If passes FDS 3 q 2002. IS End 2002 1Q2003

● Issues : 2.45 now very crowded . Bluetooth, IEEE802.11, Regs in Issues : 2.45 now very crowded . Bluetooth, IEEE802.11, Regs in Europe changingEurope changing

● Postal Issues : Little interestPostal Issues : Little interest

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18000 - 5 5.8 MHz

● 1 Mode – UPU proposal, taken over by Norway.1 Mode – UPU proposal, taken over by Norway.

● Based on CEN 5.8 GHz DSRC.Based on CEN 5.8 GHz DSRC.

● Problems getting CEN DSRC Standard finalized in Europe (Layer Problems getting CEN DSRC Standard finalized in Europe (Layer 1)1)

● USA & Japan withdrawn interest. Japan no submission. US – USA & Japan withdrawn interest. Japan no submission. US – believe more appropriate for ISO 204.believe more appropriate for ISO 204.

● Groenlo, withdrawal proposed.Groenlo, withdrawal proposed.

● San Diego, Norway objects. San Diego, Norway objects. Therefore proceeding to CD Ballot.Therefore proceeding to CD Ballot.

● Issues : ISO TC204 CALM initiatives. Chances of ballot successIssues : ISO TC204 CALM initiatives. Chances of ballot success

● Postal Issues : CALM useful for Track&Trace& logistics MgtPostal Issues : CALM useful for Track&Trace& logistics Mgt

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18000 - 6 UHF

● 6 months behind others6 months behind others

● 7 Modes Proposed : GTAG, Intermec, Savvi, TI, Bistar, 7 Modes Proposed : GTAG, Intermec, Savvi, TI, Bistar, Philips,Tagsys (Gemplus), Palomar.Philips,Tagsys (Gemplus), Palomar.

● Intermec/TI/Bistar/Tagsys/Philips/Rafsec present joint MODE in Intermec/TI/Bistar/Tagsys/Philips/Rafsec present joint MODE in San Diego (really 2 Modes)San Diego (really 2 Modes)

● GTAG in negotiations for combined mode Target Mid JanGTAG in negotiations for combined mode Target Mid Jan

● Move to separate out 433 MHz Savvi as separate StandardMove to separate out 433 MHz Savvi as separate Standard

● Decisions to be made March MeetingDecisions to be made March Meeting

● To go to CD after March MeetingTo go to CD after March Meeting

● Postal Issues : Interest in EAN.UCC GTAG. US Interests ??Postal Issues : Interest in EAN.UCC GTAG. US Interests ??

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(18000 - 7 433 MHz . Proposed San Diego Dec 2001 ) ● SAVVI long range largely military use Standard ($250 tags)SAVVI long range largely military use Standard ($250 tags)

● Question. What about IPC/UPU 433 MHz Tags ???Question. What about IPC/UPU 433 MHz Tags ???

● KC didnt not want to release protocolsKC didnt not want to release protocols

● What is IPC view ?What is IPC view ?

● Licencing on reasonable non discminatory terms possible.Licencing on reasonable non discminatory terms possible.

● Postal Issues : If 433 becomes a new work item, what do IPC/UPU Postal Issues : If 433 becomes a new work item, what do IPC/UPU want to do re ISO Standards ?want to do re ISO Standards ?

● In any event what is IPC/UPU postion re UPU Standard. ?In any event what is IPC/UPU postion re UPU Standard. ?

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UPU Standards : S20 : Identification and marking using radio frequency identification technology: Reference architecture and terminology

● S20 is a subsidiary framework standard which defines the S20 is a subsidiary framework standard which defines the reference architecture for the use of radio frequency devices.reference architecture for the use of radio frequency devices.

● Stable Status in principle,.Stable Status in principle,.

● Artefacts : IPC System conforms.Artefacts : IPC System conforms.

● Next Steps : Views need serious updating to be consistent Next Steps : Views need serious updating to be consistent with 18000-1 subset. UML Charts need updating – Base on with 18000-1 subset. UML Charts need updating – Base on Royal Mail charts of 2000 ? Or similar, check to bring in line Royal Mail charts of 2000 ? Or similar, check to bring in line with 18000-1 Approved CD. Provide Postal View to 18000-1 for with 18000-1 Approved CD. Provide Postal View to 18000-1 for FCS . Change into ISO format. Progress to Status 1 FCS . Change into ISO format. Progress to Status 1

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UPU Standards S21:Data presentation in ASN.1

● CommentComment

● S21 is a data construct structuring standard. It defines the S21 is a data construct structuring standard. It defines the approach to the use of ASN.1 for the encoding of data. It is approach to the use of ASN.1 for the encoding of data. It is used for the representation of data both in radio frequency used for the representation of data both in radio frequency devices and in the form of two-dimensional symbols printed on devices and in the form of two-dimensional symbols printed on items and supporting documents. items and supporting documents.

Status : Stable. Implemented in IPC System.Status : Stable. Implemented in IPC System.

Artefacts : Implemented in IPC System.Artefacts : Implemented in IPC System.

Next Steps: Bring into ISO Format. Update to ensure format Next Steps: Bring into ISO Format. Update to ensure format conformity with ISO 14813-6. Progress to Status 1conformity with ISO 14813-6. Progress to Status 1

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UPU Standards S22: RFID : System Requirements and Test Procedures●   CommentComment

S22 provides categories, classes and means of describing S22 provides categories, classes and means of describing aspects of RFID System Performance to enable comparison aspects of RFID System Performance to enable comparison between products, provides test procedures, and reference to between products, provides test procedures, and reference to relevant Regulation and Standards (e.g. for EMC).relevant Regulation and Standards (e.g. for EMC).Status : Not progressed since 1998. No general Status : Not progressed since 1998. No general implementationimplementation

● Next Steps : Withdraw until a more general demand is Next Steps : Withdraw until a more general demand is identified. Then align with ISO 18046 (Performance) and ISO identified. Then align with ISO 18046 (Performance) and ISO 18047 (Conformance) both currently under development.18047 (Conformance) both currently under development.

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UPU Standards S23: RFID and RDC systems: Communications and interfacesCommentComment

● S23 is a message transport standard. It defines the air S23 is a message transport standard. It defines the air interface for radio frequency identification (RFID) and interface for radio frequency identification (RFID) and radio data capture (RDC) systems.radio data capture (RDC) systems.

● Envisaged in the Following Parts:Envisaged in the Following Parts:

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UPU Standards S23: RFID and RDC systems: Communications and interfaces● Envisaged in the Following Parts:Envisaged in the Following Parts:

● Part A : Part A : Definition of Parameters to be Standardized ­Definition of Parameters to be Standardized ­

● Part B: Part B: RFID Parameter Values for 5.8 GHz Band RFID Parameter Values for 5.8 GHz Band 

● Part C : Part C : RFID Parameter Values for 2.45 GHz Narrow Band.RFID Parameter Values for 2.45 GHz Narrow Band.

● Part D : Part D : RFID Parameter Values for 2.45 GHz Spread Spectrum RFID Parameter Values for 2.45 GHz Spread Spectrum 

● Part E: Part E: RFID Parameter Values for 860 – 920 MHz Band RFID Parameter Values for 860 – 920 MHz Band 

● Part F : Part F : RFID Parameter Values for 400 – 500 MHz Band RFID Parameter Values for 400 – 500 MHz Band 

● Part G : Part G : RFID Parameter Values for 13.56 MHz Band RFID Parameter Values for 13.56 MHz Band 

● Part H : Part H : RFID Parameter Values for 1­10 MHz Band RFID Parameter Values for 1­10 MHz Band 

● Part I : Part I : RFID Parameter Values for low frequency inductive systems.RFID Parameter Values for low frequency inductive systems.

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Part A : Definition  of  Parameters  to  be Standardized  ­● Status 0 circulated since 1998. Status 0 circulated since 1998.

● Principles Implemented in IPC SystemPrinciples Implemented in IPC System

● Proposed to include on S20 to bring S20 in line with 18000-1Proposed to include on S20 to bring S20 in line with 18000-1

Next Steps: Once above is implemented. Part A can be withdrawnNext Steps: Once above is implemented. Part A can be withdrawn

Comment at meeting. : Rewrite as a single standard based about Part Comment at meeting. : Rewrite as a single standard based about Part A, with surviving subsequent parts by reference to ISO Standards.A, with surviving subsequent parts by reference to ISO Standards.

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Part B: RFID  Parameter  Values  for  5.8  GHz Band ● Proposed to be consistent with RTTT DSRCProposed to be consistent with RTTT DSRC

● CEN only proceeded with Physical LayersCEN only proceeded with Physical Layers

● Final Standard still being arguedFinal Standard still being argued

● No take up within UPU/IPCNo take up within UPU/IPC

● Either direct reference to 18000-5 (currently in CD Either direct reference to 18000-5 (currently in CD ballot) or withdraw.ballot) or withdraw.

● Propose- Withdraw until interest shown, then by Propose- Withdraw until interest shown, then by reference to 18000-5reference to 18000-5

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Part C : RFID Parameter Values for 2.45 GHz Narrow  Band.● Circulated (1997) based on 2.45 GHz version of 5.8 GHz Circulated (1997) based on 2.45 GHz version of 5.8 GHz

recommendation.recommendation.

● Trialled by IPC. DiscardedTrialled by IPC. Discarded

● ISO has SIEMENS 2.45 Active narrowband system ISO has SIEMENS 2.45 Active narrowband system proposed (CD ballot in process) (no known postal proposed (CD ballot in process) (no known postal implementations)implementations)

● No other interest shownNo other interest shown

● Action : Propose to withdraw.Action : Propose to withdraw.

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Part D : RFID Parameter Values for 2.45 GHz Spread  Spectrum ● No draft or Stage 0 circulatedNo draft or Stage 0 circulated

● ISO 18000-4 in CD ballot SS mode based on IntermecISO 18000-4 in CD ballot SS mode based on Intermec

● No known international postal interestNo known international postal interest

● Propose :WithdrawPropose :Withdraw

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Part E: RFID Parameter Values  for 860 – 920 MHz  Band ● No drafts or Stage 0 circulated.No drafts or Stage 0 circulated.

● Focus of main international Standards development.Focus of main international Standards development.

● Sub $1 mid range (2 metre) tags)Sub $1 mid range (2 metre) tags)

● Likely 1 or 2 mode solution put to ballot in Spring 2002Likely 1 or 2 mode solution put to ballot in Spring 2002

● Monitor for interest in Postal administrationsMonitor for interest in Postal administrations

● Develop or withdraw based on responses in 2nd half Develop or withdraw based on responses in 2nd half 2002.2002.

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Part F : RFID Parameter Values for 400 – 500 MHz  Band ● No documents circulated.No documents circulated.

● BUT Basis of IPC System so should beBUT Basis of IPC System so should be

● KC contract confirms ‘open Standards’KC contract confirms ‘open Standards’

● Recommend submit mode both to UPU and ISORecommend submit mode both to UPU and ISO

● Develop ISO Format UPU Submission. Submit also to ISO Develop ISO Format UPU Submission. Submit also to ISO when NP approved.when NP approved.

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Part G : RFID  Parameter  Values  for  13.56 MHz  Band ● MODE 1 of ISO 18000-3 -15693 compatible mode circulated as MODE 1 of ISO 18000-3 -15693 compatible mode circulated as

Stage 0 1998Stage 0 1998

● France, UK, (USA) conducted tests and trials.France, UK, (USA) conducted tests and trials.

● Dutch believed to be deployingDutch believed to be deploying

● MODE 2 Magellan. Japan Trialling and deploying. (?US interest)MODE 2 Magellan. Japan Trialling and deploying. (?US interest)

● Circulate for interest amongst membersCirculate for interest amongst members

● Develop by reference to ISO18000-3 or withdrawDevelop by reference to ISO18000-3 or withdraw

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Part H : RFID Parameter Values for 1­10 MHz Band ● Nothing circulatedNothing circulated

● No postal interest shownNo postal interest shown

● WithdrawWithdraw

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Part I : RFID  Parameter  Values  for  low frequency inductive systems. ● Nothing circulated by UPUNothing circulated by UPU

● ISO i8000-2 circulating 3 mode Standard for Ballot.ISO i8000-2 circulating 3 mode Standard for Ballot.

● No postal interest shownNo postal interest shown

● WithdrawWithdraw

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What next?

● Interim: update UPU to refer to intent to adopt ISO18000Interim: update UPU to refer to intent to adopt ISO18000

● Prepare ‘Postal View’ for ISO18000-1 or S20Prepare ‘Postal View’ for ISO18000-1 or S20

● S20 to become reference to ISO18000-1 ‘postal view’S20 to become reference to ISO18000-1 ‘postal view’

● Prepare 433 MHz mode for ISO18000-7Prepare 433 MHz mode for ISO18000-7

● S23A-? To become one standard, referring to ISO18000S23A-? To become one standard, referring to ISO18000

● Extended review at next meeting (March)Extended review at next meeting (March)

● Other postal participants wanted for WGOther postal participants wanted for WG